Coalition of farmers and environmentalists say transparency is needed ahead of market release of GE pigs Tuesday, February 24, 2026. (Ottawa) Farmer and consumer advocacy groups are calling on the Minister of Health to urgently implement mandatory labelling of all...
Government permits grocery stores to sell unlabelled genetically engineered pork January 25, 2026. (Halifax) The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network opposes Health Canada’s approval of gene-edited pigs for human consumption. “If gene-edited pigs actually get...
December 16, 2025 (Halifax) Farmers are expressing concerns over new genetically engineered (GE or genetically modified) seeds and food that could soon be on the market, and the lack of information being provided to consumers. Over 150 farmers in Ontario and British...
November 3, 2025 (Ottawa) A United States federal court of appeals ruling that companies must label genetically modified processed foods in U.S. grocery stores is likely to bring more pressure to bear on Canadian regulators as they consider similar labelling in...
October 30, 2025. Halifax. A new national public opinion poll finds that Canadians want to be informed when products or ingredients on grocery store shelves are genetically modified. The survey finds that 83% of Canadians want mandatory labelling of genetically...
New report warns of coming unregulated, unlabelled gene-edited produce October 1, 2025 – Today, the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN) reports that there are now just three genetically engineered (genetically modified or GM) fruits and vegetables sold...
